• Full name Daulton Compton Jefferies
  • Born 08/02/1995 in Merced, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 182 / Bats: L / Throws: R
  • School California
  • Debut 09/12/2020
  • Drafted in the CB-A round (37th overall) by the Oakland Athletics in 2016 (signed for $1,600,000).
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    Jefferies was the third pitcher drafted in a five-year span out of NorCal's Buhach Colony High in Atwater, Calif. Like predecessors Brett Mooneyham (Stanford) and Dylan Floro (Cal State Fullerton), he went the college route, and the 6-foot, 180-pounder had emerged as one of the nation's top starters this spring, getting off to a 6-0, 1.29 start. He hasn't pitched since March due to a shoulder injury, which initially was reported as a calf strain, leading to some consternation from scouts. Jefferies has durability questions, as he missed time as a sophomore as well, though he pitched for USA Baseball's Collegiate National Team last summer. Jefferies has shown 93-94 mph fastball velocity at his best but usually pitches with an average 90-92 mph fastball that he locates well, setting up his plus changeup that some scouts have flirting with 70 grades thanks to his good arm speed and the pitch's excellent action, with both sink and fade. Jefferies' slider is at least average, though it can get sweepy at times as well. His Cal team has missed his mound presence and his dominance.

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  • Rated Best Control in the Oakland Athletics in 2020

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Career Transactions

  • Pittsburgh Pirates sent RHP Daulton Jefferies on a rehab assignment to Indianapolis Indians.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates sent RHP Daulton Jefferies on a rehab assignment to Indianapolis Indians.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates transferred RHP Daulton Jefferies from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Right elbow discomfort.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates placed RHP Daulton Jefferies on the 15-day injured list. Right elbow discomfort.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates recalled RHP Daulton Jefferies from Indianapolis Indians.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates optioned RHP Daulton Jefferies to Indianapolis Indians.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates recalled RHP Daulton Jefferies from Indianapolis Indians.
  • Indianapolis Indians activated RHP Daulton Jefferies.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates optioned RHP Daulton Jefferies to Indianapolis Indians.
  • San Francisco Giants traded RHP Daulton Jefferies to Pittsburgh Pirates for OF Rodolfo Nolasco.
  • San Francisco Giants designated RHP Daulton Jefferies for assignment.
  • San Francisco Giants recalled RHP Daulton Jefferies from Sacramento River Cats.
  • San Francisco Giants optioned RHP Daulton Jefferies to Sacramento River Cats.
  • San Francisco Giants recalled RHP Daulton Jefferies from Sacramento River Cats.
  • San Francisco Giants optioned RHP Daulton Jefferies to Sacramento River Cats.
  • San Francisco Giants selected the contract of RHP Daulton Jefferies from Sacramento River Cats.
  • Sacramento River Cats placed RHP Daulton Jefferies on the reserve list.
  • RHP Daulton Jefferies roster status changed by Las Vegas Aviators.

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